AUTHOR: Zoë Wood

Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world. Join Zoë as she lets you in on all the tips, tricks, anecdotes, and embarrassments that arise from her family adventures.

Family Activity: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Quiz Challenge

By Zoë Wood | Published May 28, 2023 | Updated May 26, 2023

We are continuing the fun for the new live-action The Little Mermaid film that is mid-opening weekend right now. Yesterday we tried our hands at drawing our mermaid Ariel; today, we are going to try a quick quiz to see what we remember from the original film. Give this one a try while you are … Family Activity: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Quiz Challenge

Visiting a Disney Resort & Skipping the Parks, Brilliant or Boring?

By Zoë Wood | Published May 28, 2023 | Updated August 29, 2023

When you think about a stay at Walt Disney World, you are likely picturing a few days at the different Disney theme parks on offer. Last week, I sat down with a friend of mine who was describing a brand new approach to Disney that I had heard of but never considered as an option … Visiting a Disney Resort & Skipping the Parks, Brilliant or Boring?

Where in the Disney World Am I? | May 27

By Zoë Wood | Published May 27, 2023 | Updated May 26, 2023

On the weekends, we like to shake things up and have a little fun. Welcome to our weekly round of Saturday Shenanigans, where we ask Disney fans to use their expertise to work out where in the Disney World we are, based on a small snippet of an image that gives you a little clue. … Where in the Disney World Am I? | May 27

Let’s Make Julieta’s Arepas Con Queso Recipe From ‘Encanto’

By Zoë Wood | Published May 27, 2023 | Updated May 26, 2023

This weekend’s Family Movie Night is a very special version of Encanto that was performed live at the Hollywood Bowl, with the original voice actors reprising their roles in the in-stage version of this enchanting tale. If you missed it, you can find all the details here. While we prepare for this extraordinary performance, I … Let’s Make Julieta’s Arepas Con Queso Recipe From ‘Encanto’

Family Night In: Disney’s ‘Encanto’ LIVE at the Hollywood Bowl

By Zoë Wood | Published May 27, 2023 | Updated May 26, 2023

Happy Saturday! Congratulations on making it through this week; it was a big one. With all the news that came down the last few days, I feel like it’s time to take a break, relax, and spend some time with the family. By now, you’ve likely worked out that in my house, we like to … Family Night In: Disney’s ‘Encanto’ LIVE at the Hollywood Bowl

Family Activity: Learn To Draw ‘The Little Mermaid’s Ariel

By Zoë Wood | Published May 27, 2023 | Updated May 26, 2023

It’s the opening weekend for Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid with Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy! If you are headed to see the new movie, we’ve got a fun family activity for you to enjoy in the exciting lead-up to your viewing. Let’s learn to draw everyone’s favorite Mermaid, Ariel! It all begins with a … Family Activity: Learn To Draw ‘The Little Mermaid’s Ariel

‘The Little Mermaid’ Cast Rate Disney Villains

By Zoë Wood | Published May 26, 2023

A few weeks ago, in one of our weekend rounds of Disney fun, we took a look at the Disney Villains as we asked our DIS community to nominate the scariest of all the evil characters. Across our social platforms, most people opted for Cruella De Vil, offering the simple explanation ‘puppies.’ I thought it … ‘The Little Mermaid’ Cast Rate Disney Villains

New Loungefly ‘A Goofy Movie’ Road Trip Bag Coming Soon

By Zoë Wood | Published May 26, 2023

I’ve been around here for long enough to know that there is a strong fan base for Goofy and his movies within the Disney community. And for those of you in the club, you might be interested to know that there is a new set coming from Loungefly dedicated to A Goofy Movie road trip. … New Loungefly ‘A Goofy Movie’ Road Trip Bag Coming Soon

Disney Cast Life: Tap Dancing at Magic Kingdom

By Zoë Wood | Published May 26, 2023

It’s no secret that I am fascinated by Disney cast members. Each one directly impacts the Disney experience that we are lucky enough to have, every individual leaving their stamp of personality and creativity on every guest that walks through the gates. During the week, I caught this clip on Instagram and simply had to … Disney Cast Life: Tap Dancing at Magic Kingdom

Listen to Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ 2023 Soundtrack Now

By Zoë Wood | Published May 25, 2023 | Updated March 10, 2026

Disney’s Live-Action, The Little Mermaid, hits theatres this week, and if you are counting down the days like I am, now is the perfect time to take a sneak peek at the entire soundtrack. Schedule yourself a listening session using the YouTube playlist from the official Disney Vevo account that allows you to hear all … Listen to Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ 2023 Soundtrack Now